Local briefs

The Medford Garden Club will meet at 1 p.m. Friday, April 19, at the First Church of Christ Scientist, 100 Windsor Ave., Medford. The meeting is open to the public.

The Medford Garden Club will meet at 1 p.m. Friday, April 19, at the First Church of Christ Scientist, 100 Windsor Ave., Medford. The meeting is open to the public.

The program will be presented by Pam Rouhier of the Grange Co-op, who will discuss "What's New for the Garden in 2013." For more information or details, call Karen Hee at 541-734-4872.

The Shady Cove City Council will present its Small Business Award to Fred Thomas, owner of Shady Cove Market, on Thursday, April 18.

Shady Cove Market has been in business since 1996 and employs 22. The market has been a contributor to the Shady Cove Pantry for almost 15 years, and Thomas has been an active member of the community, serving on the school board for seven years.